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retail buyer

$26.5 per hour
Full-time, Temporary

Canco 907

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Willing to relocate
  • Relocation costs covered by employer
  • On-site customer service
  • Retail service establishment

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials
  • Arrange product according to planogram
  • Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
  • Maintain adequate stock levels
  • Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
  • Provide customer service
  • Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
  • Select and purchase merchandise for resale
  • Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
  • Schedule and assign duties of housekeeping staff
  • Prepare reports on sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters
  • Authorize payments by cheque
  • Authorize return of merchandise
  • Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
  • Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
  • Hire and train or arrange for training of staff
  • Monitor staff performance

Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people
  • 3-4 people
  • Grocery clerks and shelf stockers

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Analytical
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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